In Search of the Source: A First Encounter with God's Word by Neil Anderson; Hyatt Moore (Very good, 2006, Pbk, 205 pgs, Wycliffe)

Cover and pages have slight wear; pages are unmarked. ISBN 0938978233

In Search of the Source: A First Encounter with God's Word is a memoir by Neil T. Anderson and Hyatt Moore that chronicles the real-life experiences of Anderson and his wife Carol as Wycliffe Bible Translators in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea.  The book details their mission to translate the Bible into Folopa, an unwritten language spoken by a tribe previously known for practices like cannibalism and sorcery. 

Key aspects of the book include:

*Linguistic Challenges: Anderson describes the painstaking process of finding indigenous words for biblical concepts that had no direct translation, such as "creation," "love," and "ransom."
*Cultural Transformation: The narrative highlights profound shifts in the Folopa community, moving from a worldview driven by fear, revenge, and spirit worship to one characterized by peace, forgiveness, and faith. 
*The "Beté" Discovery: A central theme is the discovery of the Folopa word "beté" (meaning source or root), which Anderson used to help the tribe understand God as the ultimate source of all things, displacing their previous fears. 
*Missionary Life: The book blends adventure, humor, and spiritual reflection, offering readers insight into the daily realities, dangers, and joys of cross-cultural ministry and Bible translation.